Foliage Trip Highlights

During my hike, I wanted to write everything down and tell the world ... but that will be too much detail. So I figure that each picture (more in the gallery) is worth a thousand words and I will just comment here about some exiting moments =)

Day 1
It started gloomy, cloudy, wet, and in a series of traffic jams in NYC ... all depressing. But as I drove upstate, I could see dark clouds behind me and clear sky in front. It felt like I’m entering a whole new world ... a world back to nature. I smile as I listen to my Sarah Mclachlan – Afterglow Live CD as I drove. I did a lot of thinking too...

I remember I got all excited when I got to the Catskill ... I wanted to scope out everything. Immediately, I started to take lots of photos ... went on a short hike ... saw colorful trees, listened to the waterfalls, hung over cliffs and watched an inspirational sunset. Yes, I stuck out over a ledge to see how far I can go without falling off – crazy me. I stayed till night fall ... also wanted to go on the unmark trail to see the lakes ... but it was getting cold and I was all alone. All in all, it was a splendid day.

Day 2
That afternoon, the whole gang was eager to check out Kaaterskill Falls, the tallest in NY. It was raining, but that did not stop us from hike up slippery rocks. When we got there is, we took lots of photos ... and some us crossed the stream to climb up to the next level of the falls.



I actually slid across on one of the giant rocks covered with wet moss ... yiks! ... I stopped (within inches) from falling in the cold rushing water ... my heart almost jumped out of my chest. When I finally reached the next level, I got soaked from standing next to the waterfall.



Afterward, we tried to go hiking by the lakes ... but the fog was sooo thick, we cannot even see what is in front of us. So ... we went back to the house for a BBQ (under the canopy) ... grazing down food, more food, and even more food ... we were stuffed. Next, in front of a warm fireplace, we played the game, Taboo, till 1 AM ... very funny and exciting as everyone struggles not to repeat any words on the card.

Day 3
I woke early, took a shower, got out of the house before 9:00AM ... and drove all the way back ... just in time for Church.

So, I had a great time ... rain or shine, I thank God painting a master piece ... it’s also fun to get away =)